Science activities for the busy teacher.
This blog will be participating in the A to Z challenge for April 2016. Posts are abbreviated for visitors. Pertinent links for more in-depth information are provided. Warning to non-teachers, comments will get very honest answers concerning anything unsafe to do in a classroom. Teachers would not take it personal. Neither should you. Safety is first.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

When I decided to do A to Z, I thought what would it hurt if I played with this blog. It had a combination of 19 posts and pages. Each day, it was not unusual to get around 100 hits. With no feedback, I left it for teachers to get the activities. They are all popular.

I learned there is a place for a light discussion of science. I would like to say I plan to post once a week. But I will try to post about twice a month. My plan is to post an activity on the 15th of the month. I have recovered material from an old hard drive. Technology has moved quickly; but, the fundamentals of science change quite slowly. On the twenty-eighth of the month in deference to February, I will deliver a topical post.

Thanks for visiting me folks. A to Z is a great experience in that I get many insights about writing and more importantly what I should be writing. I'm gladdened when I see so many taking environmental science seriously. I walk along my driveway. The front field is overgrown and teems with life. This beautiful world needs to be saved.

Safety Always

These activities are chosen and designed to be safe. The nature of an accident is it is not planned. Water is a very safe substance. Spill water on the floor, someone can slip and fall. The greatest safety rule is to Think before you Do.

I taught science for over 30 years. I had a few accidents in the classroom. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt. Purchasing a set of safety glasses at the dollar store is a good investment. I know parents, schools, etc shouldn't ask you to buy such. Life is all too real. If someone got hurt, you would have immense guilt.

Know your audience. There is a balance between a math teacher too afraid to let a group of students use a compass because it has a sharp point and the free for all approach some teachers use.

I've got a safety contract that I used in the classroom. Feel free to use it. The shorter and clearer the rule, the more compliance you will get. If you have that child or parent that you have to think like a Philadelphia lawyer around, realize it is an opportunity to deliver your instruction more clearly and safely.

I will post any warnings or cautions that I can think when making the posts. However, I cannot be responsible for what happens in your classroom or home. Use any of these activities at your own risk.